Ingredients

5 cups cubed cooked chicken

2 cups chopped celery

5 hard-cooked eggs, sliced

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted

3/4 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon pimientos, optional

1 teaspoon finely chopped onion

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

1 can (3 ounces) chow mein noodles

1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese, chow mein noodles and almonds. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes until lightly browned and cheese is bubbly. Yield: 12 servings

Nutritional Facts1 serving (1 cup) equals 365 calories, 26 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 158 mg cholesterol, 449 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 24 g protein.